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ECNL Girls

National-level pathway program with college showcase events and year-round competition.

92Clubs
32States
U13–U19Ages

What is ECNL Girls?

The Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) Girls is the original ECNL platform and widely considered the premier girls' youth soccer league in the United States. Founded in 2009, ECNL Girls was created to provide the highest level of competition and development for female youth soccer players, and it has grown into the most recognized name in girls' competitive youth soccer nationwide.

ECNL Girls features a selective membership model where clubs are chosen based on their commitment to player development, coaching quality, and organizational excellence. The league operates through a conference-based regular season, national showcase events, and a prestigious national championship playoff. ECNL Girls is renowned for its college recruiting environment, with showcase events drawing hundreds of college coaches from top programs across all NCAA divisions.

For parents of female soccer players, ECNL Girls represents the gold standard in youth soccer competition and college recruiting exposure. The league allows players to participate in high school soccer, which many families value for the well-rounded student-athlete experience. The commitment is significant in terms of time and cost, but the development environment, competition level, and college pathway opportunities are unmatched in girls' youth soccer.

Key Features

  • The original and most recognized elite girls' youth soccer league
  • Premier college recruiting platform with showcase events drawing hundreds of coaches
  • Conference-based national league with championship playoffs
  • Selective member club model with high organizational standards
  • Players allowed to participate in high school soccer
  • ECNL Player Identification Program for top talent
  • Longest-running elite girls' platform with proven track record since 2009

At a Glance

Age Range

U13–U19

Season

Fall (September–December), Spring (February–May), ECNL Playoffs and National Championship (June–July)

Cost Range

$3,000–$6,000 per season (club-dependent, excludes travel)

Travel

Regional conference play plus 2–3 national showcase events and potential post-season travel

Tryout Window

April–June (varies by club and conference)

Coverage

National — 8 conferences across the United States

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Clubs in ECNL Girls

92 results

Alabama FC

Birmingham, AL

Competitive

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4
Arlington Soccer logo

Arlington Soccer

Arlington, VA

Recreational, Development, Competitive, High Sc...

EliteECNL GirlsECNL RL Boys+4

Atlanta Fire United

Duluth, GA

Competitive

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+3

Bay Area Surf

San Jose, CA

CompetitiveECNL GirlsMLS NEXT+5
Beach FC logo

Beach FC

Virginia Beach, VA

Recreational, Development, Competitive, High Sc...

EliteECNL GirlsNPL+5
Bethesda SC logo

Bethesda SC

Bethesda, MD

CompetitiveECNL GirlsMLS NEXT+4
California Odyssey logo

California Odyssey

Clovis, CA

Recreational, Development, Competitive, High Sc...

CompetitiveECNL GirlsNPL+5

Carolina Elite Soccer Academy

Greenville, SC

Development, Competitive

EliteECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+3
Challenge SC logo

Challenge SC

Unknown, TX

First Kicks, Recreational, Development, Competi...

CompetitiveECNL GirlsNPL+3
Charlotte Soccer Academy logo

Charlotte Soccer Academy

Pineville, NC

Recreational, Development, Competitive, High Sc...

CompetitiveECNL GirlsNPL+4
Chicago Inter logo

Chicago Inter

Unknown, IL

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4
Cleveland Force SC logo

Cleveland Force SC

Bedford Heights, OH

First Kicks, Recreational, Development, Competi...

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4

Colorado Rush

Littleton, CO

First Kicks, Recreational, Development, Competi...

CompetitiveECNL GirlsNPL+6

Colorado Storm

Aurora, CO

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4
Connecticut United Football Club logo

Connecticut United Football Club

Bridgeport, CT

Competitive, High School & Elite

CompetitiveECNL GirlsMLS NEXT+2

Crossfire Premier

Redmond, WA

Competitive

CompetitiveECNL GirlsNPL+5
Dallas Texans logo

Dallas Texans

Dallas, TX

Development, Competitive, High School & Elite

CompetitiveECNL GirlsNPL+6

DKSC

Farmers Branch, TX

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4
Eagles SC logo

Eagles SC

Unknown, CA

Recreational, Development, Competitive, High Sc...

CompetitiveECNL GirlsNPL+4

East Meadow SC

North Bellmore, NY

Recreational, Development, Competitive, High Sc...

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4

Eclipse Select SC

Arlington Heights, IL

Competitive

CompetitiveECNL GirlsNPL+5

FC DELCO

Wayne, PA

Recreational, Development, Competitive, High Sc...

CompetitiveECNL GirlsMLS NEXT+6
FC Stars logo

FC Stars

Acton, MA

Development, Competitive, High School & Elite

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+8
FC Westlake logo

FC Westlake

Austin, TX

Recreational, Development, Competitive, High Sc...

CompetitiveECNL GirlsNPL+4
Flash North Soccer Club logo

Flash North Soccer Club

Buffalo, NY

Recreational, Development, Competitive, High Sc...

CompetitiveECNL GirlsECNL Boys
Florida Kraze Krush logo

Florida Kraze Krush

Winter Springs, FL

First Kicks, Recreational, Development, Competi...

EliteECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4
Florida Premier FC logo

Florida Premier FC

New Port Richey, FL

First Kicks, Recreational, Development, Competi...

EliteECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4
Force Football Club logo

Force Football Club

Crystal Lake, IL

First Kicks, Recreational, Development, Competi...

CompetitiveECNL GirlsECNL RL Boys+2
FSA FC logo

FSA FC

Farmington, CT

Recreational, Development, Competitive, High Sc...

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+6
Gretna Elite Academy logo

Gretna Elite Academy

Gretna, NE

First Kicks, Recreational, Development, Competi...

EliteECNL GirlsNPL+5

Gwinnett Soccer Academy

Lilburn, GA

Competitive

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+3
Indy Eleven logo

Indy Eleven

Indianapolis, IN

EliteECNL GirlsMLS NEXT+2
Internationals SC logo

Internationals SC

Unknown, OH

Development, Competitive, High School & Elite

CompetitiveECNL GirlsNPL+2

Jacksonville FC

Jacksonville, FL

EliteECNL GirlsMLS NEXT+3
KC Athletics logo

KC Athletics

Merriam, KS

Recreational, Development, Competitive, High Sc...

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4
LA Breakers FC logo

LA Breakers FC

Los Angeles, CA

Development, Competitive, High School & Elite

CompetitiveECNL GirlsNPL+5
La Roca FC logo

La Roca FC

South Weber, UT

Recreational, Development, Competitive, High Sc...

CompetitiveECNL GirlsMLS NEXT+6

LAFC So Cal

Los Angeles, CA

Competitive

CompetitiveECNL GirlsNPL+5
Legends FC - Del Mar logo

Legends FC - Del Mar

San Diego, CA

First Kicks, Recreational, Development, Competi...

CompetitiveECNL GirlsECNL RL Boys+3

Liverpool FC IA Michigan

Detroit, MI

Development, Competitive

PremierECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4
LouCity / Racing Youth Academy logo

LouCity / Racing Youth Academy

Louisville, KY

Recreational, Development, Competitive, High Sc...

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4

LV Heat Surf SC

Henderson, NV

Competitive

EliteECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+3
Marin FC logo

Marin FC

Greenbrae, CA

First Kicks, Recreational, Development, Competi...

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4
Maryland United FC logo

Maryland United FC

Germantown, MD

Development, Competitive

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+5

Michigan Hawks

Unknown, MI

Competitive

EliteECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+2
Minnesota Thunder Academy logo

Minnesota Thunder Academy

Richfield, MN

First Kicks, Recreational, Development, Competi...

EliteECNL GirlsNPL+4

Missouri Rush

Unknown, MO

Competitive

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4
Mustang SC logo

Mustang SC

Danville, CA

Recreational, Development, Competitive, High Sc...

EliteECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4

MVLA

Mountain View, CA

Competitive

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4
NC Fusion logo

NC Fusion

Unknown, NC

CompetitiveECNL GirlsECNL RL Boys+2
NCFC Youth logo

NCFC Youth

Unknown, NC

First Kicks, Recreational, Development, Competi...

CompetitiveECNL GirlsNPL+4

Ohio Elite SA

Unknown, OH

Competitive

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4
Ohio Premier logo

Ohio Premier

Unknown, OH

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4

PacNW SC

Redmond, WA

Competitive

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4

Pateadores

Santa Ana, CA

Competitive

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4

PDA Blue (North)

Somerset, NJ

Competitive

EliteECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+1

PDA White (Shore)

Hamilton, NJ

Competitive

EliteECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+1
Penn Fusion Soccer Academy logo

Penn Fusion Soccer Academy

West Chester, PA

Recreational, Development, Competitive, High Sc...

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+6
Pittsburgh Riverhounds logo

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Pittsburgh, PA

U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17,...

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4
Players Development Academy logo

Players Development Academy

Somerset, NJ

Development, Competitive, High School & Elite

EliteECNL GirlsMLS NEXT+7
Pleasanton RAGE logo

Pleasanton RAGE

Pleasanton, CA

First Kicks, Recreational, Development, Competi...

EliteECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+1

Portland Thorns Academy

Portland, OR

Competitive

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls
Richmond United logo

Richmond United

Richmond, VA

First Kicks, Recreational, Development, Competi...

EliteECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+3

Rockford Raptors FC

Unknown, IL

Competitive

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4
San Diego Surf logo

San Diego Surf

San Diego, CA

CompetitiveECNL GirlsNPL+5

San Juan SC

Sacramento, CA

Competitive

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4

Santa Rosa United

Santa Rosa, CA

Competitive

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+3

Scorpions SC

Boston, MA

U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17,...

EliteECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+5
Seattle United logo

Seattle United

Seattle, WA

Recreational, Development, Competitive, High Sc...

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4

Select

Boston, MA

U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18...

EliteECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+7
Seminole United logo

Seminole United

Sanford, FL

First Kicks, Recreational, Development, Competi...

EliteECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+2
Slammers FC logo

Slammers FC

Huntington Beach, CA

First Kicks, Recreational, Development, Competi...

EliteECNL GirlsNPL+5

So Cal Blues

San Clemente, CA

Development, Competitive

CompetitiveECNL GirlsNPL+3

Solar SC

Unknown, TX

Competitive

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4
South Carolina Surf logo

South Carolina Surf

Unknown, SC

First Kicks, Recreational, Development, Competi...

EliteECNL GirlsECNL RL Boys+3
South Carolina United logo

South Carolina United

Unknown, SC

EliteECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+3

Sporting California USA

Unknown, CA

Competitive

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4

Sporting Iowa Central

Des Moines, IA

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4

St. Louis Scott Gallagher

St. Louis, MO

Competitive

EliteECNL GirlsMLS NEXT+3
Stanislaus Surf Soccer Club logo

Stanislaus Surf Soccer Club

Modesto, CA

Recreational, Development, Competitive, High Sc...

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+2
Sting Soccer Club logo

Sting Soccer Club

Dallas, TX

Development, Competitive, High School & Elite

EliteECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4

SUSA FC

New York, NY

Competitive

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+5
Tampa Bay United logo

Tampa Bay United

Tampa, FL

Recreational, Development, Competitive

EliteECNL GirlsMLS NEXT+5
Team Boca logo

Team Boca

Boca Raton, FL

Development, Competitive, High School & Elite

EliteECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+2

Tennessee SC

Unknown, TN

Competitive

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+3
Tulsa SC logo

Tulsa SC

Tulsa, OK

Development, Competitive, High School & Elite

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+5

Utah Royals FC AZ

Unknown, AZ

Competitive

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+1
Virginia Development Academy logo

Virginia Development Academy

Woodbridge, VA

Development, Competitive, High School & Elite

CompetitiveECNL GirlsGA+2
Washington Premier FC logo

Washington Premier FC

Seattle, WA

Recreational, Development, Competitive, High Sc...

CompetitiveECNL GirlsNPL+5

West Side Alliance SC

Sand Springs, OK

Recreational, Development, Competitive, High Sc...

CompetitiveECNL GirlsNPL+5
Wilmington Hammerheads logo

Wilmington Hammerheads

Wilmington, NC

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+3
World Class FC logo

World Class FC

Orangeburg, NY

Recreational, Development, Competitive, High Sc...

CompetitiveECNL GirlsPre-ECNL Girls+4

Parent Questions About ECNL Girls

What is ECNL Girls?
ECNL Girls is the Elite Clubs National League for female players, founded in 2009 as the premier girls' youth soccer platform in the United States. It features selectively chosen member clubs competing in conference play, national showcase events, and a national championship. ECNL Girls is widely considered the top girls' soccer league for both competition and college recruiting.
How much does ECNL Girls cost?
Club fees for ECNL Girls teams typically range from $3,000 to $6,000 per season depending on the club and region. Additional travel costs for conference away games, national showcases, and playoffs can add $2,000 to $5,000 or more per year. Some clubs offer financial assistance or payment plans.
Is ECNL Girls good for college recruiting?
ECNL Girls is widely considered the best platform for girls' college soccer recruiting. The league hosts dedicated showcase events where hundreds of college coaches from Division I, II, and III programs actively recruit. A high percentage of ECNL Girls players go on to play college soccer, and the ECNL name carries significant weight with college coaching staffs.
What is the difference between ECNL Girls and Girls Academy?
Both are elite national girls' soccer leagues. ECNL Girls was founded in 2009 and has the longest track record, with the largest college recruiting showcase platform. Girls Academy was founded in 2020 after the Development Academy closed. ECNL Girls allows high school soccer participation, while Girls Academy has historically restricted it. Both offer strong competition and college exposure.
Can my daughter play high school soccer and ECNL Girls?
Yes. ECNL Girls allows players to participate in their high school soccer season. This is one of the distinguishing features of the ECNL compared to some other elite leagues. Many families value the ability to compete at the highest club level while still enjoying the high school soccer experience.
When are ECNL Girls tryouts?
Most ECNL Girls clubs hold tryouts between April and June for the following season. Exact dates vary by club and conference. Some clubs may hold additional evaluation sessions. Check individual club pages on ClubScout for specific tryout dates and registration information.
What age groups does ECNL Girls cover?
ECNL Girls offers competition for age groups U13 through U19. Many ECNL member clubs also offer younger age group programming through the ECNL Regional League, which provides a development pathway into the national ECNL starting at earlier ages.

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